Configure XP wireless setting via script?

[sunil5]

Hi all,

I was wondering if it was possible to script all the necessary settings to configure a wireless card using XP's configuration window?

I need to set things like the SSID, network encryption key etc.

I have about 40 odd laptops/PCs to configure.

Thanks.

 

[sunil5]

Sorry I forget to mention that the operating system is of course Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and NOT 2.

I understand that SP 2 has a wireless setup wizard which allows one to do this. Can this be used as a stand alone program on SP 1?

 

[bcastner]

Can this be used as a stand alone program on SP 1?"
No, sorry.

However you can use Group Policy:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0703.mspx

 

[sunil5]

Ok- group policy is fine- but can I use it from a Windows 2000 Server? If so how?

Thanks.

 

[bcastner]

Add the XP and XP Sp2 ADM files to the Win2k server.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/mngwinxp.mspx